Details:
- Salary: £100 - 130 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Barnet London
- Date: 2 hours ago
Description:
Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Barnet
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £100- £130 per day
About the role and school
Academics are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Barnet, starting ASAP. This full-time Primary SEN Teaching Assistant position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful Primary SEN Teaching Assistant will provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and communication difficulties, helping them access the primary curriculum, develop independence and build confidence within the classroom.
The school is a welcoming, community-focused primary school in Barnet, serving a diverse local community and placing a strong emphasis on inclusion, pupil wellbeing and academic achievement. With a nurturing and supportive ethos, the school is committed to ensuring that every child feels valued, respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum, with a focus on positive behaviour, personal development and creating a stimulating learning environment. Teachers, support staff and the SENCO work collaboratively to provide individualised support and ensure pupils with additional needs are fully included in school life.
Job Responsibilities
Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support for primary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and other additional learning needs
Implement individual education plans (IEPs), personalised learning strategies and appropriate interventions
Encourage independence, confidence, communication and positive social interactions
Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider support staff to ensure pupils can access the curriculum
Monitor pupil progress, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, adapting support strategies to meet individual needs
Qualifications/Experience
Experience as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role supporting children with SEND
Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role
Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
Right to work in the UK
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy